New Features

On Windows, the Hub now provides a dedicated Quit button for closing the program. See Cubase Hub.

Cubase now supports project file sizes larger than 2 GB. See Project Files and Project Location.

When importing tempo or signature tracks from a project or a track archive, you can now import a specific range only. See Track Import from Projects or Track Archives.

In Windows, you can now select to show the track name in bold or in regular font weight. See Event Display - Tracks.

You can now set up a Tap Tempo Mode that defines where new tempo events are added when you insert tempo changes by tapping. See Tap Tempo Modes.

You can replace the audio of selected video files without degrading or altering the quality of the video. See Replacing Audio in Selected Video Files.

You can now bypass a selected process for auditioning in the Direct Offline Processing window. See Direct Offline Processing Toolbar.

VocalChain is a plug-in dedicated to modern vocal processing, containing various modules for different aspects, such as cleaning, adding more character, and typical vocal effects. The plug-in is described in the separate document Plug-in Reference. See Vocal Chain.

A new Channel tab in the Project window gives you direct access to your mix, without leaving the arrangement. The new design allows you to intuitively find what you need and allows you to mix on the go, in a compact, per channel view. See Channel Tab.

All audio-related and MIDI-related tracks are assigned to a particular channel that can be displayed on the Channel tab. See Tracks and Channels.

The Range Selection tool is now also available in the Key Editor and the Drum Editor. See Range Editing in the Project Window and in the Editors.

The MixConsole got a fresh overhaul that allows you to focus on your mix. See MixConsole Window.

The Visibility tab in the Key Editor and the Drum Editor allows you to edit multiple MIDI parts and switch between tracks. See Visibility Tab.

The redesigned chord pads enable you to easily find creative chord progressions. New presets give you excellent starting points, and enhanced functions make it even easier to create unique music. See Chord Pads Zone.

The Vocoder plug-in brings back a classic effect that allows you to apply sound characteristics taken from one signal to another. You can use this, for example, to use a voice as a modulator and an instrument as the carrier, making the instrument "talk". The plug-in is described in the separate document Plug-in Reference. See Vocoder.

Black Valve is a plug-in dedicated to modern vocal processing, containing various modules for different aspects, such as cleaning, adding more character, and typical vocal effects. The plug-in is described in the separate document Plug-in Reference. See Black Valve.

VoxComp is a compressor plug-in designed for processing vocals. It uses a highly adaptive algorithm, which makes it easy to achieve the desired results. The plug-in is described in the separate document Plug-in Reference. See VoxComp.

EQ-P1A is a vintage tube EQ plug-in with a unique sound and a famously low frequency boost and attenuation, based on a classic analog equalizer. It offers low and high shelving filters and an additional high peak filter. The plug-in is described in the separate document Plug-in Reference. See EQ-P1A.

EQ-M5 is a characterful vintage tube EQ plug-in , especially suited for mid processing. It offers low, mid, and high peak filters. The plug-in is described in the separate document Plug-in Reference. See EQ-M5.

The TestGenerator plug-in comes with an improved signal generator, additional types of waveforms, and noise. It now allows you to use a pulse signal and to activate/deactivate the output signal for each channel separately. The plug-in is described in the separate document Plug-in Reference. See TestGenerator.

The width of the left zone can be adjusted. See Project Window Left Zone.

You can now import a dedicated range from the source project and specify where in the track list to insert imported tracks. When importing on existing tracks, you can now choose whether to add the imported audio to existing events, to replace them, or to create a new track version. See Import Options Dialog for Tracks.

You can now switch the channel configuration between mono and stereo for audio, group channel, and FX channel tracks in your project. See Channel Configurations.

You can now create track versions of video files on video tracks. This makes working with new video edits more convenient. See Track Versions.

You can now quickly rename multiple selected events in your project at the same time. See Renaming Events.

The new start modes for playback allow you to choose whether to start playback from the current position, from a selection, or the locator range. See Transport Menu.

You can now use key commands to add markers not only to the active marker track, but also to selected marker tracks. See Multiple Marker Tracks.

When adding position or cycle markers to a marker track, you can now instantly rename them. See Adding and Editing Markers on the Marker Track.

The new AudioWarp playback modes Spectral, Spectral HD, and Spectral Vocal use a spectral resynthesis algorithm and allow for extreme stretch factors, down to 0%. See Playback Section.

The envelope editor has been redesigned, and several new editing functions are available. The new Shaper envelope mode has been added. With the new Edit tool, you can now edit multiple selected envelope nodes much more conveniently than in previous versions. See Envelope Editors.

Sampler Control now offers its own 20-step edit history, allowing you to undo/redo your most recent parameter changes or edit steps. See Sampler Control History.

The AmbiDecoder plug-in enables you to easily flip left and right, front and top, or top and bottom of the Ambisonics signal. You can now also adjust the output level of the plug-in. See VST AmbiDecoder Panel.

For OSC head tracking, IEM, Unity, and Ambix message formats are now supported. The Head Tracking window offers improved tracking device management. See Head Tracking Window.

The MIDI Input feature has been improved. See Editing Note Events via MIDI Input.

The step input feature allows you to modify note lengths on the fly, and add voices on top. See Inserting Note Events via Step Input.

The workflow for setting up tempo changes by tapping in Cubase has been improved. See Setting up Tempo Changes by Tapping.

The new Tap tempo feature on the Transport panel and on the Transport Bar bar allows you to easily adjust the project tempo. See Setting the Project Tempo by Tapping.

The new Key Commands dialog makes managing your shortcuts quick and easy. Find commands with the dynamic filter, and try new macros on the fly. See Key Commands Dialog.

Frequency 2 now allows you to change the gain range that is shown in the spectral display. This facilitates subtle parameter adjustments during mastering, for example. The plug-in is described in the separate document Plug-in Reference. See Frequency 2.

The included MIDI effects come with a complete overhaul of the user interface. The MIDI effects are described in the separate document Plug-in Reference. See MIDI Effects.

Cubase comes with HALion Sonic 7. This VST instrument is described in the separate document HALion Sonic 7 Operation Manual. See HALion Sonic 7.

Cubase comes with the latest version of SpectraLayers One. This powerful tool for spectral editing is described in the separate document SpectraLayers One Operation Manual. See SpectraLayers One 10.

On Windows, Cubase comes with improved window handling, with at least one window open on your desktop. Most windows now offer a dedicated menu, reduced to the features and settings that are useful in the respective context. See Menus in Cubase.

You can use the mouse wheel to zoom horizontally and vertically within the event display. See Zooming in the Project Window.

When you add instrument tracks via the Add Track dialog, you can now configure the MIDI inputs. See Add Track Dialog – Instrument.

When you add sampler tracks via the Add Track dialog, you can now configure the MIDI inputs and the audio outputs. See Add Track Dialog – Sampler.

When you add MIDI tracks via the Add Track dialog, you can now configure the MIDI inputs, the MIDI outputs, and the MIDI channel. See Add Track Dialog – MIDI.

When you add a MIDI track by double-clicking, it now adapts the input bus, the output bus, and the channel of the MIDI track that is selected in the track list. See Adding Tracks via Double-Click.

Working with the Range Selection tool has been extended to support navigation via hitpoints. See Creating Selection Ranges.

You can remove mappings from controller surfaces that you have created in the MIDI Controller Surface Editor via right-click. See Removing Mappings via Right-Click.

Continuous controller events, pitchbend, aftertouch, and poly pressure events are now recorded in Ramp mode, and the data is automatically reduced after recording. See Controller Lane Setup Menu.